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Discovering that you are or will be facing a health care fraud investigation can raise all manner of questions and worries — about the process, the impact on your operations, and the charges and consequences that could follow. In this stressful time, you need answers, guidance and advocacy you can trust.
Turn to our experienced Houston legal team at Cogdell Law Firm. We understand the gravity of these investigations and are ready to be there for you at every step. We are passionate about helping health care professionals navigate sensitive situations involving health care fraud allegations. Our proven attorneys are committed to protecting your rights and your future.
The first thing to do is not panic. Rash actions during an investigation could expose you to even more legal trouble, making an already challenging situation worse.
Instead, it's crucial to develop a clear plan for addressing and appropriately cooperating with the investigation. A key step in finding the right path forward is contacting a skilled health care fraud investigation attorney who can develop the effective, tailored strategies you need.
The sooner, the better. The longer you wait, the longer your rights go without the strong protection that skilled advocates can provide. Reaching out early in the process could maximize your options moving forward, so it can be wise to seek legal support as soon as you suspect or become aware that an investigation may be happening.
It depends on what has been alleged. Many federal agencies could potentially be involved, including:
Various state and local agencies, including the Texas Medical Board, could also play a role. Our attorneys have experience dealing with all types of government agencies and are ready to protect your rights no matter who is conducting the investigation.
Every investigation is unique, but common elements often appear. Examples include:
Our experienced team can guide you on what to expect and how to respond effectively to each aspect of the investigation.
In the course of an investigation, authorities may ask to talk with you. You may think that, as long as you did nothing wrong, you have nothing to fear — but that is unfortunately not the case. Investigators can be very good at throwing people off balance, and missteps, even seemingly innocent ones, could have dire consequences. It is often in your best interests not to speak to investigators unless your attorney is present. Our team can help you respond to interview requests.
The duration can vary considerably — weeks, months or even years. The timeline can be impacted by many factors, including:
Our attorneys can provide straightforward explanations of how the unique aspects of your case could impact how long you are likely to be under investigation.
It is important to take appropriate measures to protect your reputation and operations when under investigation for Medicaid fraud, FCA violations or other types of medical fraud. Investigations can be very disruptive and have the potential to draw negative media attention to you and your practice.
Having attorneys who know how to handle complex and potentially high-profile matters at your side can be invaluable. Our firm is led by Dan Cogdell, a highly respected lawyer with a long history of successfully guiding clients through difficult cases. We stand ready to steadfastly defend you should an investigation lead to charges.
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